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As the Japanese team walked onto the field for the National Anthem, Ken felt a burning gaze fixed on him from the other team. A pair of clear blue eyes stared at him from across the field, as if no one else was present.
Ken didn't have to guess to know who it was.
He raised his head and saw the sandy blond hair waving in the wind. A malicious grin was painted on the teen's features, as if he'd been waiting for this moment for the longest time.
That look was all it took to understand that the US team were well prepared for today's match. One would think that Ryan who performed poorly in the last game might still be affected, yet his attitude was the opposite.
'Just as I thought, they've figured out what we were aiming for last match.' Ken thought in his heart.
However, he never intended to use the same tactic to begin with.